OSHKOSH - The Oshkosh Area Humane Society announced it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support its new Silver Paws Program, which funds the medical care for senior animals to help get them ready for adoption.

The Petco Foundation investment will help to remove barriers to adopting senior animals by ensuring older animals get the medical care, tests and procedures they need so potential adopters don’t have to worry about initial medical costs.

Senior animals often require more extensive medical care such as blood panels, dentals and more. The program also gives peace of mind to owners who might have to surrender a senior pet because of their own changing medical or housing needs.

“This is an extraordinary gift for both the senior animals who will get the care they need and their adopters, who can feel at ease knowing their senior animal is happy and healthy," said Joni Geiger, Oshkosh Area Humane Society executive director.

For more information about the Oshkosh Area Humane Society, visit oahs.org. For more on the Petco Foundation, visit petcofoundation.org and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by using the hashtag #PetcoFamily.